Pupil Support Manager – Internal Exclusion (INTEX) LEAD

LORD DERBY ACADEMY

SEEL ROAD, HUYTON, MERSEYSIDE, L36 6DG

Headteacher – Victoria Gowan     

The Governing Body of Lord Derby Academy are seeking to appoint to the position of:

Pupil Support Manager – Internal Exclusion (INTEX) LEAD

36 hours per week – Monday - Friday

Term time plus 5 INSET days

Salary - Grade H point 23 – 25, £32,076 - £33,945 per annum pro rata

Actual salary p/a £28,374 - £30,028

Post starts: As soon as possible

Lord Derby Academy opened on 1st February 2014 and is part of the Multi-Academy Dean Trust. The Dean Trust’s core values include an emphasis on a traditional education, excellent discipline and the instilling of respect. Our warm and ambitious approach results in improved academic outcomes and enriching life experiences for our pupils. The Dean Trust motto “Believe, Achieve, Succeed” runs through all aspects of school life at Lord Derby Academy.

Lord Derby Academy has been on a true journey of school improvement and is now a heavily oversubscribed school, with an excellent reputation in the local community and beyond. The school was graded as Good by Ofsted in June 2023.

At Lord Derby Academy you can work in a school where:

·        ‘Staff are immensely proud to work at this school. They appreciate the consideration that leaders have for their workload and well-being’ (Ofsted 2023)

·        ‘Leaders are aspirational for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities’ (Ofsted 2023)

·        ‘Pupils are respectful and attentive to staff’ (Ofsted 2023)

·        There is a real commitment to staff Continuous Professional Development and to staff well-being, resulting in exceptionally high staff retention rates

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Pupil Support Manager to join our dedicated pastoral team at Lord Derby Academy. The Pupil Support Manager will provide a complementary service to leaders, teachers and pastoral staff in school, addressing the needs of children and their families to help them overcome barriers to learning in order to achieve their full potential. The post holder will work within a team, promoting optimum pupil performance and achievement by supporting pupil attendance, behaviour, safeguarding and learning. There will be a particular focus on the school’s internal exclusion room providing specific and targeted support for pupils repeatedly placed in INTEX, analysing patterns of pupils using this support in school.

We are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS vetting procedures are required for all posts.

Method of Application

To apply please visit our careers website careers.thedeantrust.co.uk or for further information please contact Mrs N. Brady (HR and Operations Assistant) on 0151 477 8860 or email recruitment@lordderbyacademy.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 31st July 2024

Proposed interview date: Early August 2024